El Born Cultural Centre

Under the iron roof of the old Born market lie the excavated streets and houses of the city as it was in 1714. Walkways run around the site, and guided tours in English go down among the remains. Entry to the building is free.

Free to enter

Price:

Free entry

Best for:

All ages

Duration:

30 minutes–1 hour

Weather:

Indoors

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Excavated 1714 streets under the iron-and-glass roof of El Born Cultural Centre

Visiting El Born Cultural Centre with Kids

El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria is a 19th-century market hall built over part of the Ribera neighbourhood, which was demolished after the siege of Barcelona in 1714. Excavations uncovered its streets, houses and drains, and you can look down on them from the walkways around the site. Entry to the building is free; exhibitions cost €3 and guided tours of the site €4.20 (reduced €2.90). The centre is now part of the Barcelona History Museum (MUHBA).

Visiting El Born Cultural Centre with Kids

Quick Family Facts

Best for: All ages
Visit time: 30 minutes–1 hour
Book ahead: Only for guided tours
Weather: Indoors, under the market roof
Children: Free to enter the building

Highlights

The ruins: Streets and houses from 1714
Guided tours: In English, among the remains
The building: An iron market hall from 1876

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